Disney reveals Big Thunder Mountain reopening date
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Drew Smith, Drew the Disney Dude joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom moments after Walt Disney World revealed their reopening date for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, along with a reduced height limit and brand-new track.

Can the Orlando Magic avoid another heartbreak?
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Jason Beede, Orlando Magic beat writer with the Orlando Sentinel joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the team's final push to secure the best possible spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament, with head coach Jamahl Mosley reportedly on the hot seat, fighting to prove he should stick around with the Magic after a mostly-disappointing regular season. The Magic have been knocked out in the first round of the NBA Playoffs in the last two seasons.

Family of victim in 2025 FSU shooting plans to sue ChatGPT
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Nearly one year after the deadly 2025 shooting at Florida State University, a lawsuit has been filed by the family of one of the victims, claiming ChatGPT aided the accused gunman. While the suspect, Phoenix Ikner, awaits his trial, Karni Chagal-Feferkorn, an Assistant Professor of USF Bellini College of A.I., Cybersecurity and Computing, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about the potential implications of this case.

Florida Film Festival debuts 160 groundbreaking films
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Wade Neal, Executive Director of the Enzian Theater and Tim Anderson, Programming Manager with the Enzian Theater join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to preview the Florida Film Festival, showcasing 160 films from 31 countries at the Enzian Theater in Orlando, featuring directors and filmmakers speaking with attendees about their works live at the Enzian Theater and local Regal Theaters the Florida Film Festival partners with.

What's going on in space with Artemis II astronauts
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The Artemis II astronauts continue their 10-day moon mission, sending more photos of the Milky Way Galaxy, the moon and Earth from never-before-seen angles out in space. Ken Kremer, Managing Editor of Space UpClose joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the status of the mission ahead of the Artemis II crew's planned news conference with reporters tonight.

407 Day: Celebrating Central Florida's Food Scene
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Think you know Orlando? Think again. This #407Day, we’re skipping the theme parks and heading straight to the O-town's famous food scene. Ricky Ly, founder of TastyChomps.com, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to talk about 407 day, and what makes Central Florida special. 

What happened to the Florida Panthers? Champs fall
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Todd Little with Litter Box Cats joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers' injury-riddled season leading to the team being eliminated from postseason contention before the final weekend of the NHL season.

Artemis II, NASA release NEW photos of moon's far side
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Dr. Adrienne Dove, a researcher and professor with the University of Central Florida joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to react to the new photos of the moon's surface and Earth from the Artemis II Orion capsule and the astronauts on board the Artemis II mission.

Trump warns Iran’s ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if deal not struck
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In a Truth Social post President Trump expressed "A whole civilization will die tonight" if a deal isn't struck by the 9pm deadline. FOX35 News+ Anchor Garrett Wymer spoke with UCF professor Houman Sadri about this topic and the future of the conflicts.

President Donald Trump talks Iran rescue, war | Full speech
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President Donald Trump, U.S. General Dan Caine, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth provided an update on the rescue of American soldiers in Iran and the conflict in Iran on Monday, April 6, 2026.

Florida Rep. Haridopolos wants a Moon colony 'soon'
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Florida Congressman Mike Haridopolos, representing much of Florida's Space Coast joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the status of the Artemis II moon mission and his continued advocacy for NASA and the U.S. space programs during his time in Congress, as well as working with the Trump administration despite their proposed budget cuts to NASA this year.

Tampa Bay Rays, Shane McClanahan back at The Trop
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FOX 13's Kailey Tracy and Alex Murphy, Co-Founder of the Rays the Roof podcast join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live to preview the Tampa Bay Rays' 2026 MLB home opener, where they take on the Chicago Cubs in a repaired Tropicana Field for the first time in almost two years.

Artemis II crew prepares for record-breaking moon flyby
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Ken Kremer, Managing Editor of Space UpClose joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the timeline and projections for the lunar flyby of NASA's Artemis II crew as we get closer to the record-breaking distance of the Artemis II crew.

New Sports Capital? The Future of Orlando Sports
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Central Florida is quickly surging as a sports hub, fueled by the rise of the Orlando Storm and the official announcement that the Jaguars are moving to the city. J.C. Carnahan with the Orlando Business Journal joined Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the future of Orlando sports. 

Palm Bay man accused of killing, dismembering convicted sex offender
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19-year-old Lucas Jones faces second-degree murder charge after, investigators say, he killed and dismembered Colie Lee Daniel, a convicted sex offender. The police report for the arrest says the accused killer had been keeping a list of sex offenders in the area. FOX 35's Marie Edinger sat with Garrett Wymer live to discuss the latest.

Senators launch probe into Alligator Alcatraz 'torture box'
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Two democratic senators will be conducting a probe into Alligator Alcatraz, following reports of a 'torture box' present at the facility in Southwest Florida. J. Kyle Foster with Naples Daily News joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about what we know.

Inter Miami to host Austin FC for 1st inaugural Nu stadium game
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Inter Miami CF is making its move to the heart of the city with the grand opening of Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park tomorrow. This state-of-the-art, 26,700-seat venue serves as the crown jewel of the billion-dollar Miami Freedom Park project, featuring a dedicated "Lionel Messi Stand" and breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Michelle Kaufman, reporter with the Miami Herald, spoke with FOX 35 News+ ahead of the stadium's debut vs. Austin FC.

48 Countries Set for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup field is officially set after a historic qualifying cycle that saw Iraq clinch the 48th and final spot in a dramatic playoff victory over Bolivia. This expanded tournament features a record-breaking lineup of nations across 12 groups, including first-time qualifiers like Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Jordan, and Cape Verde making their debut on the world stage. Roxane Coche, Chair of the UF Department of Media Production, Management and Tech, was a freelance sports reporter who covered previous World Cups. She joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the potential storylines, upsets, and things to look out for ahead of the tournament.

Artemis II: Orion capsule heads to the moon
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Dr. Don Platt, Director of Spaceport Education Center, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to talk about the recent developments of the Artemis II Lunar Mission, and the Orion capsule journey to the moon. 

Community Crossroads: Outdoor activities across Orlando
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With Easter weekend ahead, there's no shortage of festivities to do in Orlando. Ashley Edwards and Sarah Barkey with UNATION joined Garrett Wymer live via Zoom for this week's Community Crossroads.